No Man’s Sky’s New Relics Update Turns You into the Space Ross Geller with Alien Fossil Hunts

If you’ve ever dreamed of jumping into No Man’s Sky and immersing yourself in a world where dinosaurs are your passion—and where you somehow have the charm to have dated someone like Jennifer Aniston—then today is your lucky day. Hello Games has just launched the Relics update, and it brings with it the thrilling opportunity to dig up some enormous alien fossils.

This latest addition follows the significant Worlds update released back in January, which expanded the universe with “billions of new stars and planets.” It introduced exotic gas giants and enigmatic flying creatures that might leave you spellbound—unless you’re causing too much havoc in their habitats.

In the details shared through a blog post and an accompanying video, the Relics update’s highlight is the introduction of space paleontology. Yes, much like Ross Geller’s job in Friends, when he’s not caught up in comedic mishaps or dressing as the holiday armadillo, you can now channel your inner Ross across the galaxy. Your mission? To “unearth hundreds of unique bones” and piece them together in your museum to decipher the appearance of these ancient creatures. Perhaps you can even have some fun with the alien residents of No Man’s Sky, suggesting that their ancestors were a peculiar breed known for less-than-pleasant traits. It’s an intriguing possibility worth exploring.

Before you get too carried away, be cautious. The update also features Reanimated Guardians—massive stone beings that guard fossil grounds, ready to defend their territory from curious travelers like yourself. These stone creatures resemble robust robots more than anything with peculiar facial features, which might debunk some of those creative theories. Additionally, keep an eye out for Living Stone Sentries and Colossal Stone Effigies—these stoic stone relics silently watch over the relic worlds, standing testament to long-lost alien civilizations.

As you traverse these landscapes, you might encounter living fossils such as Titanic Boneworms wandering planets rich in bones and alongside skeletal fauna in certain star systems. For those eager to monetize or enhance their collection, Fossil Collectors aboard Space Stations offer the chance to sell your curated exhibits or trade bones for a variety of fossil artifacts. And yes, you can even craft culinary delights using bones!

Don’t miss enrolling in the Galactic Paleontology Society. The new expedition within Relics offers exciting rewards like a sentient rock jetpack, transforming your character’s appearance into a living rock, and even a skeletal animal companion to accompany you in your adventures.

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